United States

Three killed, three critically injured after car plows into pedestrians in Los Angeles

The three injured people were taken to area hospitals for treatment, according to an online statement posted by the Los Angeles Fire Department.

Illustrative: An ambulance arrives at the UCLA Medical center in Los Angeles, California, 31 January 2008.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks during a press conference to outline further sanctions against Iran, at the Treasury Department in Washington, DC, US, August 24, 2026.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent moved to military base after Iranian threats - report

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth holds a press briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, US, November 10, 2026.

US House of Representatives Republicans derail attempt to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

The seal of the Central Intelligence Agency is shown at the entrance of the CIA headquarters in McLean, Virginia, US, September 24, 2022.

Democrats preparing investigations into Trump's handling of US spy agencies


Democrats notch historic governor wins in Texas, Georgia, Ohio amid midterm surge

A total of three dozen governor races were on the ballot in the elections, with US President Donald Trump's unpopularity and the cost of living at the top of voters' minds, alongside local concerns.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott hugs his daughter, Audrey Abbott, after delivering a concession speech at an election night rally during the US midterm elections in Austin, Texas, US, November 3, 2026.

Israel politicians accuse Netanyahu of being 'danger to Israel,' harming ties with US Democrats

Yair Lapid, who leads the Yesh Atid party, added that the midterm results have ruined any chance of forming a unity government with Netanyahu.

Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu at the Likud party’s election headquarters in Jerusalem, October 28, 2026

Khamenei warns Iran response to any renewed aggression will be 'on a much greater scale'

Khamenei called for Iran to have "the absolute deterrence" in a message marking "Day of Fighting Global Arrogance," adding that “The US sees the end of its hegemony as distant; we see it as near.”

A woman walks next to a banner with a picture of Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, May 8, 2026.

El Al plans 63 weekly flights to the Americas for summer, additional Miami, Los Angeles flights

The airline said the schedule would offer approximately 35,000 seats a week between Israel and the Americas, describing it as its largest-ever summer operation in the region.

El Al plane takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, May 24, 2026.

Iran's strategic patience in negotiation with Trump pays off after US midterm election - analysis

Israel must engage more with both Trump and Congressional Democrats, while being ready to act solo against Iran, in order to ensure its survival.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on the day he addresses a special session of the Conference on Disarmament at the United Nations, aside of US-Iran talks in Geneva, Switzerland, February 17, 2026.

What can Jews take away from the sweeping Democrat victory in the US midterm elections? - analysis

The sheer size and geographic scope of the Republican wipeout Tuesday makes it hard to read anything definitive into the results beyond a nationwide repudiation of US President Donald Trump.

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks ahead of the midterm elections at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, after being reopened following months of repairs, on the National Mall in Washington, DC, US, November 2, 2026.

Pro-Israel Jewish Democrat Jared Moskowitz defeats challenger in Florida despite redrawn district

Moskowitz earned around 51.5% of the vote to Singer’s 46.4% and will represent a district that runs from Delray Beach down to Miami Beach in the US House of Representatives.

US Rep. Jared Moskowitz speaks during a candidate forum with former Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer, a Congressional District 25 candidate, and South Florida Sun Sentinel political reporter Anthony Man at Congregation B’nai Israel in Boca Raton, Florida, on October 20, 2026.

Pro-Israel Republican Rep. Mike Lawler concedes to Democratic challenger Cait Conley in NYC

Lawler, a former state assemblyman, has worked tirelessly during two terms on Capitol Hill to build his brand as the quintessential suburban moderate Republican.

New York Democratic Congressional candidate Cait Conley take a group picture with supporters during a campaign stop one day before Election Day on November 2, 2026 in Nanuet, New York.

Jewish Democrat Jeremy Moss becomes Michigan's first openly gay Congress member

Moss will fill an open seat in the 11th Congressional District being vacated by Democratic US Rep. Haley Stevens of Birmingham, who unsuccessfully ran for the Democratic nomination for the US Senate.

Michigan state Sen. Jeremy Moss during a session of the Michigan State Senate at the state Capitol in 2023, in Lansing, Michigan.

Hakeem Jeffries set to become US House speaker amid Democrats victory in midterm elections

“We’re on the verge of taking back control of the House,” Jeffries said after a recent campaign appearance. “We will be part of bringing about a better chapter in the United States of America."

U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) holds a press conference as the House departs for August recess, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 23, 2026.